
SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents
by Sam Cohen
| February 24, 2026
big beautiful bill | Community | Donald Trump | food | groceries | Houston Food Bank | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | local politics | Lone Star Cards | SNAP | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Trump administration | United Way of Greater Houston | work requirements
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month
| February 23, 2026
arts | beyonce | celebrities | crawfish | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | Houston Rockets | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | queen bey | third ward
Recording studios, fried chicken, and childhood homes—here’s your guide to visiting all the Houston spots made famous by Beyoncé.

Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card
by Sierra Rozen
| February 23, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HTX | HTX-hardgate | libraries | library | Library systems | THINGS TO DO
As an adult, it’s been eye-opening to discover what else you can do with Houston and Harris County Public Library cards. Libraries are one of the few free third spaces that still exist in the US, fostering community and a space to congregate.

Houston community hopes to write a different ending for historic Garden Oaks Theater
by Sam Cohen
| February 21, 2026
CULTURE | development | ENTERTAINMENT | historic preservation | History | houston history | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Preservation Houston | The Garden Oaks Theater
The Garden Oaks Theater in Houston is at risk of being demolished. Preservations and residents are hoping to save it in time.

Celebrating Black excellence: 7 Houstonians honored for their contributions to the city
by Sierra Rozen
| February 20, 2026
Black History Month | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics
The Feb. 19 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, honored seven Black Houstonians who have left a lasting impact on the city and the communities they call home.



